The School District of Clayton

The School District of Clayton is committed to inspiring each of its students to love learning and embrace challenge within a rich and rigorous academic culture. To achieve this mission, Clayton maintains a student to teaching-staff-member ratio of about 12:1 at the elementary, middle and high school levels, which includes teachers, counselors and librarians. Individualized instruction is stressed at each grade level. 

Most classroom teachers have 19 years of experience and nearly 97 percent hold a master’s degree or higher. Their work is complemented by resource teachers, interns and general education staff. Every school offers a top-rated library, dedicated counseling support and a curriculum enhanced by art, music, physical education and technology.

Clayton students excel academically. The four-year graduation rate at CHS is exceeds 97%. The class of 2025 had an average SAT score of 1189. 

The District offers a full range of extracurricular activities and special programs. Before and after-school care is available in each of the District’s elementary schools. Activity programs, intramural sports and city-sponsored athletic leagues provide other afternoon, evening and weekend options.

The District is located in the City of Clayton, just west of St. Louis. Additional information about the School District of Clayton may be obtained by contacting the Office of Communications at 314.854.6038.